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Formsite vs Paperform
Both do 1 of the same website tools task. Below is what each says about its own limits and pricing, and how each ranks on signals we can measure or quote.
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Formsite
Easily create online forms and surveys using our HTML form builder. Professionally collect orders, registrations, reservations and customer feedback.
Signals score: 3.8 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit www.formsite.comB
Paperform
Create forms and surveys, take payments, automate workflows and send documents for signing, all from one easy, doc‑style form builder FOR FREE
Signals score: 4.1 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit paperform.comPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: The free service level is limited to 5 forms, 10 results per form, and 50MB of file space. The page says: “The limits for Free service level are 5 forms, 10 results per form and 50MB file space.”
- B: Free plan ($0, free forever): 30 submissions per month, 5,000 automation credits per month, 200 workflow steps per month, 3 signed documents per month, one workspace.
- Paid plan
- A: Not stated.
- B: In USD before tax: Pro $49 per month billed annually ($59 monthly); Business $124 per month billed annually ($149 monthly); Enterprise custom. Paid plans have a 7-day free trial.
- Signup
- A: An account is required to use the service. The page says: “To change plans, login and go to User Menu -> Billing then click the Upgrade/Renew tab.”
- B: An account is implied: new accounts start on a Pro trial and can switch to Free from the billing page. Exact requirement for building forms not otherwise stated.
- Watermark
- A: Free accounts include branding, which can be removed on paid plans. The page says: “Remove branding Optionally remove "Powered by Formsite" from the form trailer.”
- B: Free forms show a Paperform badge that cannot be turned off. Paid plans remove it.
- Where files go
- A: Formsite handles the hosting of forms and the processing of results on their servers. The page says: “We handle hosting your form and processing your results.”
- B: The privacy policy says information is stored on its servers and may be accessed or stored in the United States, Australia, Singapore or other countries. For form submissions Paperform acts as processor for the form owner. No specific retention period is stated.
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08 (Formsite) and 2026-11-01 (Paperform). Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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